Quality Engineer Intern

Job Title:Quality Engineer Intern

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Department:Quality Engineering

Reports to:Quality Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will get broad exposure to our Quality Engineering organization and leadership team. Our interns gain invaluable job experience, career development and leadership opportunities. You will receive both technical and leadership training to enhance your skill set. Interns work with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and receive a great introduction to our collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Interns will identify, work on, and present a project that will benefit you as well as the plant facility and our organization. This position is administrative support driven. It collaborates with all parties in the Quality Engineering department, and performs functions, andensuring products, processes, and systems meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Assist in the review and analysis of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or Pareto Charts.
• Participate in supplier quality activities, including reviewing supplier documentation and assisting with incoming inspection processes.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and templates.
• Support the collection and analysis of quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, first-pass yield, rework percentage).
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen events).
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits (ISO 9001 or other applicable standards).
• Document findings and prepare reports or presentations for the Quality team and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.